TEACHERS’ DAY 2011 CELEBRATED: Along with the rest of the nation, Teachers’ day was celebrated in various parts of the Eastern Nagaland on Fifth September 2011.
KIPHIRE : Kiphire district today celebrated Teacher’s Day with Y. Shahoto Yim, DIS as chief guest with thousands of students at the public ground. In his address as chief guest Sahato Yim said that teachers should be the best mind of the country and also remembered Dr S. Radhakhrisnha in whose birthday teacher’s day is being held. He also called upon the teaching community to be a role model for student, in shaping the future of the children and added that teachers are the backbone of nation building and cannot imagine without teachers. He also said that teachers also needed to be appreciated for their dedicated service.
Apise of Agape school while delivering speech on behalf of the students said, “The dedication service and the selfless sacrifice the teachers rendered speaks volume for the love they have for the students and assure prayers.” Boonam Singh Teacher from JNV who spoke on behalf of teaching community called upon the teachers to know one’s role so that the students learn from them during their student life. Trinity School, El-Beth school, Holy Cross School and GHS Yangphi presented song, dance and Teakwondo show.
All together 15 teachers were awarded with district teachers award and Kiphire District Private Schools Association also presented award to students for taking part in June 5th World Environment day. The programme was chaired by Sepikyu and Asela of LHSSK
MON: Teachers’ Day at Mon Headquarter was celebrated in a grand manner with Deputy Commissioner, Mon Angau I Thou as a Special Guest on September 5 at Local ground.
Exhorting the teachers on the occasion, the DC said that students are not only the children of the parents but they are also the children of the teachers and she called upon the teachers to unite together and continue to mould and shape the minds and characters of the students.
Inspired by various activities presented on the occasion and the huge gathering of the students inspite of sunny weather, she said all these activities show that the students are honouring their teachers. She asked the teachers to celebrate the Children’s Day in a befitting manner and honour their students in return. She also praised the private teachers and said that inspite of their low salaries they have been providing quality education to the students.
Exhorting the teachers on the occasion, the DC said that students are not only the children of the parents but they are also the children of the teachers and she called upon the teachers to unite together and continue to mould and shape the minds and characters of the students.
Inspired by various activities presented on the occasion and the huge gathering of the students inspite of sunny weather, she said all these activities show that the students are honouring their teachers. She asked the teachers to celebrate the Children’s Day in a befitting manner and honour their students in return. She also praised the private teachers and said that inspite of their low salaries they have been providing quality education to the students.
Administering an oath to the teachers to rededicate their services with sincerity and honesty to provide holistic education to the students and to undertake the responsibility to mould and shape the students, she appealed to the teachers to uphold the pledge made in front of the students and bring up the students with integrity to make a responsible and worthy citizens of the society. She also added that education, determination and perseverance can bring changes in the society and eradicate racial discrimination. Administering of an oath by the Deputy Commissioner on Teachers’ Day is the first of its kind in the district. The DC, Mon Angau I. Thou also gave away the District Level Teachers Award carrying a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- each along with a certificate to the 18 teachers.
Welcome song by the St. Mary School; Recitation of poem by Imlirenla & Bendangsenla of Model School; Folk Dance by GPS Mon Town B; Special Song by GHS, Mon; Dance by Eastern School; Speech on the significance of teachers’ Day by Pranshu of Christ King School; Choreography by Little Flower School; Recitation of Essay by Yongmei of Eastern School; Group Dance by St. John School; Special song on Naga Unity by Konjong School; Special Number by Holy Cross School; Skit by Government Middle School, Mon; Special Number by Edith Douglas School; modern Group Dance by St. John School and Drill Display by Don Bosco School were the highlights of the day long celebration. Invocation was proposed by Lemya of Konjong School and vote of thanks was pronounced by Yongang, DIS Mon.